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MLB Insider Predicts Contracts For Yankees Entering Free Agency

Jon Heyman of the New York Post gave his predictions for how much money Aaron Judge and three other Yankees will make in free agency this winter.

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Aaron Judge isn't the only high-profile player heading from the Yankees to free agency this offseason.

In fact, 10 different players from New York's roster in 2022 are set to become free agents this winter, some more likely to depart than others. To see the full list, click here.

Four of those assets popped up in Jon Heyman's list of the top 30 free agents across baseball, an article in the New York Post that featured a brief blurb for each player, a list of teams the player could sign with and lastly, a prediction for the contract they'll sign.

Here's what the MLB insider wrote for the top free agents from New York's roster this season, a group including Judge and three other veterans that were acquired via trade over the last couple of years:

Aaron Judge, RF

Ranked as the No. 1 free agent this offseason by Heyman

The Yankees are feeling more confident this week. One reason I’d guess he will stay is that he shows great loyalty sticking with his longtime, very small-time agent. Teams: Yankees, Giants, Dodgers. Expert’s prediction: $330M, 9 years. — Heyman

Anthony Rizzo, 1B

No. 17

Outstanding both ways. Will opt out, but qualifying offer may be tricky call for him. Teams: Yankees, Giants, Rangers. Expert: $40M, 2 years.

Jameson Taillon, SP

No. 19

Solid season. Teams: Yankees, Mets, Rangers, Giants. Expert: $60M, 4 years.

Andrew Benintendi, LF

No. 22

Yankees missed him. Teams: Yankees, Tigers, Rockies, Red Sox, Rangers. Expert: $56M, 4 years.

If you're curious, Heyman linked the following players to the Yankees in his predictions: Justin Verlander, Carlos Rodon, Edwin Diaz and Michael Conforto.

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Max Goodman covers the New York Yankees for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. Goodman has been on the Yankees beat for three seasons. He is also the publisher of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Jets site, Jets Country. Before starting Inside The Pinstripes, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. At school, Goodman was an anchor and reporter with NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. While at Northwestern, Goodman interned with MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman. You can connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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